罪滅ぼし

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 罪滅ぼし is read つみほろぼし.
• Basic usage: It denotes an act of atonement performed to make amends for wrongdoing.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Intention to make amends
  • 罪滅ぼしのつもりで means acting with the intention of making amends.
• Judging whether it is possible
  • 贈り物だけで罪滅ぼしができるとは思わない expresses the speaker's view that a gift alone cannot make amends.